CPT 63030 Surgery
Lumbar discectomy, single interspace Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$737
CMS PFS CY2026
Hospital Outpatient
$7
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$3
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
13.18
Work RVU
7.25
Facility PE RVU
2.36
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $1,066 | $1,386 — $2,132 |
| AK — ALASKA* | $962 | $1,442 — $2,404 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $799 | $1,039 — $1,598 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $786 | $1,022 — $1,573 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $872 | $1,134 — $1,745 |
| AZ — Phoenix | $753 | $1,130 — $1,883 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $896 | $1,165 — $1,793 |
| CA — CHICO | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $887 | $1,153 — $1,773 |
| CA — FRESNO | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $945 | $1,229 — $1,890 |
| CA — Los Angeles | $813 | $1,219 — $2,032 |
| CA — MADERA | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — MERCED | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — MODESTO | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — NAPA | $985 | $1,281 — $1,970 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $934 | $1,215 — $1,869 |
| CA — REDDING | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $886 | $1,152 — $1,772 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lumbar discectomy, single interspace cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $737. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $7. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $3.
How much does Lumbar discectomy, single interspace cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $737.